Program Manager Job in Uganda at Save the Children

Job Title: Program Manager Health, Nutrition & HIV

Job Purpose:
As the Health, Nutrition & HIV Program Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the overall Health, Nutrition & HIV strategy, policy and practice to increase capacity of staff, civil society organizations, government and other stakeholders for improved Health, Nutrition & HIV, program quality improvement, documentation and proposal development to mobilize new resources and advising Management regarding development of this program area.

Academic background, Experience & person Specifications;

• A Minimum of Bachelors degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Nursing, Development Studies, or relevant field. Graduate or post graduate training in public health, epidemiology, project planning & management, monitoring and evaluation, community development & research or a related field is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 8 years relevant working experience with at least 3 years at management level in an international NGO.
• Experience in Health, Nutrition & HIV programming
• Working knowledge of programming and policy development
• A professional progression towards increasing technical responsibilities
• Strategic management skills
• Computer literacy skills-Ms office applications, word, excel, PowerPoint, Spreadsheets.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment
• Ability and willingness to undertake periodic field travel to up-country and in insure areas.

How to Apply
Applications with detailed C Vs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials/certificates should be submitted to:

The Head human Resources & Administration
Save the Children in Uganda
Plot 68/70, kiira Road
P.O Box 12018
Kampala
or an email: recruitment@sciug.org

Note: The position will remain open until it is filled. Qualified applicants will be interviewed as their applications are received. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.